VyStar Amphitheater at The Bridge celebrated Mother’s Day weekend with an unforgettable sold out R&B concert featuring a star-studded lineup of legendary artists: 112, Dru Hill, Silk, and Carl Thomas.
The special event took place on Saturday, May 10th, as part of the venue’s exciting 2025 outdoor concert season.
The evening was hosted by acclaimed actor and entertainer Palmer Williams Jr., known for his roles in Tyler Perry‘s “House of Payne” and “Love Thy Neighbor,” who brought energy, humor, and Southern charm to the stage, keeping the crowd hyped between sets.
Despite a little rain during the performances, the weather didn’t stop the show or the energy.
Guests came ready to sing, dance, and reminisce, and the artists delivered timeless music and soulful performances that lit up the night.
The legendary Chicago crooner, Carl Thomas opened the evening with a soulful set, including a fan-favorite performance of “Summer Rain”, a fitting nod to the light showers overhead.
Silk followed, arriving “Deep” into the hearts of the audience with their sultry slow jams that made the sold out crowd “Lose Control”, they also surprised the crowd with surprise guests with a special performance from another legendary R&B Group, Twin Cities own, NEXT who came out and performed “Butta Love.”
Dru Hill then brought their high-powered vocals and passion to the stage, giving fans an unforgettable rendition of their classics such as “5 Steps”, “Beauty”, “I Love You,” and of course Sisqo performed some of his classic solo records including, “Thong Song.”
But closing out the night, 112 reminded guests that with “Only You,” the “Sky is the Limit,” and that “Cupid” doesn’t lie, thrilling the crowd with classics and announcing that the group will be hitting the road on their own tour later this year.
The night marked VyStar Amphitheater’s first sold out show of the season, and the atmosphere was electric. With state-of-the-art production and the scenic outdoor setting of The Bridge, the venue once again proved itself a premier destination for live music in Georgia.
Join them on Father’s Day for the highly anticipated “Ladies of the 80s,” Regina Belle, Denise Williams, Karyn White, Shanice, and more. Performing their biggest hits and some surprises that will only happen live Saturday June 14th, at the VyStar Amphitheater at the Bridge.
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